pioneers

A biography of early pioneer, Daniel Boone, describing how he opened up the territory of Kentucky to settlers.

Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.

A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and times of frontiersman Davy Crockett.

". . . tells the story of the settlers who began America's migration west, overcoming almost-unimaginable hardships to build in the Ohio wilderness a town and a government that incorporated America's highest ideals"--Provided by publisher.

"The true story of Mary Fields, aka 'Stagecoach Mary,' a trailblazing African American woman who helped settle the American West"--Provided by the Publisher.

Explores various details of the social life and customs of pioneers in the American West, covering topics such as the California gold rush, the Homestead Act of 1862, and struggles between early settlers and Native Americans, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.

Explores various details of frontier and pioneer life in connection with the Oregon National Historic Trail, covering topics such as the growth of fur trapping and the contest between different nations for control of Oregon, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.

Describes the discovery and settlement of the Western United States by diverse ethnic and religious groups, who came and stayed for widely differing reasons.

Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American frontier, including housing, food, and sanitation.